Pakistan Reaches Key Milestone in Construction of Chashma-5 Nuclear Power Plant
Pakistan reached a key milestone in the construction of the Chashma-5 nuclear power plant with the installation of its dome.
Islamabad: According to Raaz News | Pakistan has reached a major milestone in the construction of the Chashma-5 nuclear power plant, jointly developed with China, with the successful installation of its dome.
The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission announced the successful placement of the dome at the Chashma-5 (C-5) Nuclear Power Plant. The ceremony was attended by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chinese officials, and a number of senior officials and representatives of relevant organizations.
Speaking at the ceremony, Shehbaz Sharif praised the efforts of Pakistani and Chinese engineers, technicians, and workers in achieving this major construction milestone ahead of schedule. Highlighting the importance of clean energy, he described the Chashma-5 project as a step toward generating clean, emission-free electricity in Pakistan.
The Pakistani prime minister also praised China's partners, describing the event as a sign of the enduring and comprehensive friendship between the two countries and their shared commitment to expanding strategic cooperation in the economic, security, and development sectors.
He stressed that Pakistan should make greater use of its own resources and human capital to strengthen its economy, ensure energy security, and uphold environmental responsibility.
Raja Ali Raza Anwar, chairman of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission, also highlighted the role of nuclear energy in the country's energy security, saying that nuclear power plants continue to play an important role in meeting Pakistan's energy needs by providing reliable, low-carbon electricity.